food IS a theme park
Hello to all our DFB Friends!
Toy Story Land
We’ve been wandering around Disney’s Hollywood Studios, checking out all the snacks, merchandise, and more to see if anything new has turned up since we were last there. And we have a few updates for you!
Disney World is known as the Most Magical Place on Earth, and for good reason!
Magic Kingdom
In Disney World, you’ll encounter plenty of stellar rides, special meet and greets with beloved characters, one-of-a-kind snacks, and so much more. But, between the magic and seemingly perfect atmosphere, there are actually a whole bunch of things in Disney World that aren’t so magical after all. That’s right — today we’re talking about 10 not-so-magical truths in Disney World.
The Walt Disney Company is recognized worldwide as a leading business in the entertainment industry.
What Doesn’t Disney Do?!
With six popular theme park destinations across the world, booming direct-to-consumer streaming services, and distribution of entertainment via multiple networks, Disney is doing a bit of everything these days. But, in order to achieve its unique status, the company has had to take some risks over the years — sometimes at the cost of $1 billion or more!!! Today, we’re taking a look at some of those $1 billion bets and whether they’ve worked out so far. How many times has Disney struck out and how many times have they hit a total home run? Let’s find out!
Well, what a week it has been!!
Guests Don’t Have to Wear Masks Outdoors
In the early evening last Friday Disney announced a MAJOR change to their mask rules. Over the past few days, we’ve also seen changes made to social distancing, the early phasing out of temperature checks, the reopening of several restaurants, and more big news. Today we’re breaking down ALL the Disney news from this past week that you need to know!
Disney’s been making some changes to its MagicBands recently!
MagicBands
As the new MagicMobile service rolls out as an optional replacement to MagicBands, our favorite little wrist accessories have gotten some adjustments! First, they were no longer complimentary for Resort Guests — and as of August 16th, 2021, they won’t be free for Annual Passholders, either. And now, we’re seeing another change.
Earlier this year, Disney World discontinued FREE MagicBands for guests at its resort hotels.
There Are Lots of MagicBand Designs to Choose From
Annual Passholders could still grab a free MagicBand with Annual Pass purchases (not currently available except in certain specific cases) and renewals. Soon, however, that will all be changing.
Stitch Crashes Disney keeps on coming, even though this collection sometimes makes us wonder “WHO thought this was a good idea?!”
Spaghetti Stitch, in all his messy glory
Some of the Stitches have been befuddling (Spaghetti Stitch, aka Lady and the Tramp Stitch), others have been straight-up scary (the red eyes on The Lion King Stitch haunt our dreams). But, this month’s release, tied to The Little Mermaid, is the first in this line that has us thinking…alright, we could maybe buy that.
Disney World is constantly changing!
Spaceship Earth
We visit every day and we see changes ALL. THE. TIME. Well, with the weird year of 2020, The Most Magical Place on Earth looks pretty different than it has in years past. Here are all the ways Disney World has changed since you were last there!
Although MagicBands are no longer offered for free to select Disney World guests, they are still readily available in the parks and online!
MagicBands EVERYWHERE
And there are TONS of designs to choose from to represent your favorite Disney things: from the Muppets to Mickey-shaped food to favorite attractions and more! And select Disney guests — Disney Resort Guests and Annual Passholders — can nab some of these special designs at a discount!
It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights… Although some of us grew up with The Muppets and The Muppet Show, so many others of us know the Muppets through the Disney World attraction Muppet*Vision 3D!
MUPPETS!
And although we occasionally get surprise appearances by The Muppets in the parks, we don’t see a lot of Muppets merchandise (and that is seriously a shame!). But we found a brand new piece of Muppets merchandise today!
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